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FG55 DZY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,059 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear bump stops deteriated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre side wall badly damaged through running under inflated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,610 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting is broken,exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,605 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 79,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 46,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 16 May 2011 37,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,395 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 19,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,713 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FG55 DZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 DZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG55 DZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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